We want the people of Japan to know that the people of Hawaii welcome them to the Hawaiian Islands.

Japan and Hawaii enjoy a special connection, and I want to honor this enduring relationship.

Japan and Hawaii already have strong economic, cultural and education ties, and we intend to build upon those ties and relationships as we look toward the future.

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We have more endangered species here in our islands than any other state in the country.

I think it's really important as we position Hawaii as the policy leader in renewable energy.